I am bi-polar. Up until surgery I have been stable for almost 4 years. I was taking Welbutrin XR 450 mg am, xanax 1 mg 3 x a day and Seroquel 300 at bed. They never told me before surgery that I would not be able to use the Welbutrin XR any more. They have me on regular Welbutrin 400 mg am. (Can not take them later in the day, they keep me awake) I am snappy, anxious, depressed. I now have been isolating myself. Back to not wanting to do anything. Crying/sobbing moments at least 3x a day. I feel out of control. I am afraid they will try to put me back on an ssri, because that helped the weight gain and the loss of my depth perception. Plus the last one gave me horrible side effects and hallucinations. I cant see psych med until the first week of Feb. I see my counselor tomorrow. Anyone have/had these issues?

SW 350 (11/15)

BSW 260 (10/17/17)

CW 223 (1/14/18)

RGW 199

GW 175

I’ve been and remain on all kinds of meds. Not being able to take Lamotrigine would have been a deal-breaker for me, as it has worked miracles for me. I wasn’t told I couldn’t remain on it after my VSG procedure, thank God.


Starting weight 2008: 220
Surgery day weight: 160
Current weight: 148
Goal weight: 130

I was not told I would have to change any of my psych meds. I am on Wellbutrin XR. It’s the best drug I’ve ever been on and honestly would have had doubts about surgery if I had to give it up.

I took anxiety meds before and still do after surgery. My only complaint is in addition to the calcium and the vitamins, it's a stupid amount of meds to take in a day!

Small price to pay for a healthier life though I suppose